translated from Spanish: Colon conditions have more impact on quality of life than is thought to be

World.- When the colon is affected, the whole organism begins to become altered. Whole nights without sleep, frequent pain and that uncertainty of not knowing when it will be necessary to go to the bathroom, either by diarrhea or constipation, which generates anxiety, and sometimes, social isolation.
According to Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Ramos, Gastroenterologist of the Juarez Hospital of Mexico, in parallel with the medical diagnosis, it is important to consider the personal and human part of the patient, the repercussions that a gastric disease can achieve, not only in the body, also in the social and emotional aspect.
In the specific case of women, it should be important to evaluate hormonal activity, make it clear that they are not just “normal achaques”, to anticipate how it might influence the treatment and course of the disease. “The theme of the shame of the social environment is one of the most important parts in the impact of quality of life” – emphasizes Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Ramos.  As the specialist puts it, by social conventions, women sometimes simply go to the bathroom anywhere for punishment, or become affected by the desire to have sex with their partner.
Proper colon function is critical to good health. Also called the large intestine, it is located at the end of the digestive system, in which the body produces and stores stool. When the colon is inflamed, symptoms such as abdominal pain and cramps, alteration in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation or both), swelling in the stomach, flatulence and priority need to go to the bathroom can be generated.
There are several disorders that affect the colon, among the most well-known: colorectal cancer, polyps (tissue growths), ulcerative colitis (ulcers in the colon and rectum), diverticulitis (inflammation or infection of small sacs) and SII (Intestine Syndrome Irritable).
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the five most common conditions of care worldwide. It is known that in developed countries one in 5 people can suffer from it, either because of the type of diet or the daily stress. Similarly, it affects 8 to 10% of the Western population, particularly young and middle-aged women.
Colon disease therapy varies widely depending on the disease and its severity. It may include diet, medications, and, in some cases, surgery. However, in clinical studies, the benefits of probiotics have been proven to strengthen the gut microbiota and promote the care of the digestive system, and consequently improve symptoms that limit the functionality and quality of life of the Patient. Probiotics are living microorganisms that are administered in adequate amounts offer health benefits.

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